After seven decades, a rare airport straddling the U.S.-Canada border is closing for good in Minnesota

Since then, the airport has operated with little fanfare. Its main users continue to be fisherman and hunters, and it’s busiest during summer months. Over the years, the airport has accommodated aircraft used for medical emergencies, flight training for …

Here are the top Minnesota weather stories of 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — It's been a weather year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods and a drought to cap off the summer. There have been, of course, lovely days in between, but Minnesota saw many record-breaking weather events this year. Let…

Life is a little like a Hallmark movie around parts of Minnesota

Ahh, Minnesota. Its cold winters are always warmed by the magic of the holiday season. Maybe it's the way the stars seem to twinkle even brighter above the snowy pine trees or the warmth and smell of a good, crackling fireplace. Perhaps it's the …

Food scientist with Minnesota roots created Cool Whip, Pop Rocks and Tang

RAYMOND, Minn. — No Christmas meal is complete without dessert, and in many homes, it’s virtually become a tradition of its own to top the holiday pies and treats with Cool Whip. It may surprise many to know that the food scientist who invented the popular …

Indoor walleye startup searches for a home in Minnesota as the state revamps its aquaculture plan

A Minnesota-based startup looking to build the country's first commercial indoor walleye farm is still far from breaking ground on a production site.  "We've made some major progress, but all of this has turned out to be far more challenging …

Minnesota couple embracing farm-to-table movement, will deliver Wagyu beef to your doorstep

AITKIN, Minn. — Wagyu beef is known for its marbling, tenderness and taste. It's also known for its price tag. The highest quality Wagyu steak can fetch as much as $200 per pound. But one Minnesota couple is trying to make the meat more affordable, and …

Southeastern Minnesota girls basketball Power Rankings through Dec. 21

(Editor's note: These rankings are considered "pound-for-pound" rankings, similar to many rankings systems in boxing and mixed martial arts. They represent the best teams in southeastern Minnesota, relative to the class they play in. 1. …

The top 10 girls basketball performances of the last two weeks from southeastern Minnesota

Aaliyah Williams, Lourdes Still just a sophomore, Williams has shone herself to be one of the top point guards in southeastern Minnesota the last three years. The fast and powerful Williams can do it all, including shoot from distance. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, …

Sam Darnold Is Pricing Himself Out Of Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings Vs Green Bay Packers: A Crucial NFC Game

The Minnesota Vikings are on a mission, that mission is to win out and become the number 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs. With just two games left, the Vikings and their fans are seeing a change coming to their next game at US Bank Stadium. The upcoming border …